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G678 XLA

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,325 mi
Last recorded42,325 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 XLA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2017 42,325 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 42,320 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,318 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,314 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 42,311 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,305 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,292 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,292 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,270 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,197 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 42,114 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 41,980 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?

Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
759
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 556
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 551
Steering rack gaiter split 512
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
fog lamp not working 356
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G678 XLA is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 60,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Racing Flame fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G678 XLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Racing Flame typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Racing Flame is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G678 XLA registered?

G678 XLA is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G678 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G678 XLA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G678 XLA have outstanding finance?

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